LaVine, 23, was one of the top shooting guards on the market and received plenty of interest for potential offer sheets. He was a centerpiece of the Bulls’ acquisitions when they traded Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017.

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LaVine averaged 16.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in 24 games for Chicago last season after recovering from a torn ACL. In his four NBA seasons, LaVine has emerged as a potent scorer when healthy, averaging a career-high 18.9 points in 2016-17.